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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,141.40, 372,212.10 and 236,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,141.40, 372,212.10 and 236,477.40 is: 354,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,141.40 : 372,212.10 = 236,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,141.40/372,212.10 = 236,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,141.40x = 372,212.10 × 236,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,141.40x = 88,019,749,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,019,749,656.54/248,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,716.10

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